“Welcome Home to Brushwood Folklore Center! 
Founded over 50 years ago by Frank Lee and Darlene Barney as a place for artists and thinkers to work and live, today Brushwood continues the tradition of promoting creativity and honoring the land. Three generations of family operate the campground and produce Sirius Rising now it’s 30th year, Sankofa and other events throughout the summer.
Everyone is required to show respect for each other and to promote a safe, peaceful and friendly environment. To enjoy your stay, please follow the Guidelines & Pool Rules. Helpful hints and festival details are below.
Helpful Hints: Bring folding chair or blanket to sit on during workshops and performance. Drink water! Wear sunscreen. Take care of yourself and get rest. The festival atmosphere is exciting, but don’t forget to sleep, eat, and watch out for each other. ATM: The bank is on Main Street in Sherman, NY and the ATM is on Miller Street side of the bank.
Pool and Spa: You are also expected to follow posted signs (e.g., Pool and Spa Rules, Parking, Speed Limits, etc.). Disruptive behavior of any kind will shorten your stay and there are no refunds. Additional details to help understand the guidelines during festivals are provided in the following paragraphs for you.
Children’s (under 18) Safety: continues to be one of our highest priorities. Parents/Guardians are responsible for the safety and wellbeing of their children at all times.
- Guardians must be over 21 years old and provide a notarized letter upon arrival on site (letter details are found on the website or at the registration desk.)
- Parents/Guardians must be at the campground with the child at all times. If Parents/Guardians leave the campground (e.g., run an errand), they should take their children with them.
- Under 13 years old must be in the line of sight of their parent/guardian or with a baby(child)sitter.
- Babysitters must be 13 or over, must know where the Parents/Guardians are at the campground and have a method to speak with Parents/Guardians immediately (i.e., cell phone or radio).
- 13 – 17 years old do not need to be in the line of sight of their Parents/Guardians, but they must know where the Parents/Guardians are at the campground and have method to speak with them immediately (i.e., cell phone or radio).
- Curfew is 12:00 a.m./midnight for all those under 18. Parents/Guardians must be with their children (0-17) after this time.
- Roundhouse: Parents/Guardians are strongly encouraged to accompany children to the roundhouse at all times. After midnight, participation of those under 18 is at the discretion of the Safety Crew even when accompanied with a parent/guardian. Curfews will be imposed as necessary.
- More stringent rules and earlier curfews may be implemented, when necessary.
Photographs: Respect each other’s privacy. Cellular phone technology has made it impossible to ban photographs, but we require discretion. Photographs are ONLY allowed with the permission of those being photographed. Especially be considerate about posting photographs on social networking sites (e.g. Facebook). You must ask specifically if you can post someone’s photograph. There will be a few staff photographers with identification working throughout the festival, but they will be using the utmost discretion. If you do not want your photograph taken, please politely tell the photographer.
Vehicles: There is a parking fee to park at or near your site. You should not be driving around the campground. Parking is free in a designated remote area in the campground or near the campground. Vehicles are allowed on the campground (for a fee) to drop off gear. When entering or leaving the campground, follow posted speed limit (5 mph) and one-way signs. Do not drive during workshops or performances (roads may be closed at those times). Do not drive after dark. Special passes are provided to those with special needs to drive.
Go Green: Carry In – Carry Out your trash and recycling. Anything you can do to reduce the amount of trash produced would be helpful. A trash transfer and recycling station is located Sherman on Rt. 76 near the I-86 on and off ramp, open on Tuesday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Water Conservation: Please conserve water. Some conservation techniques are listed in the Brushwood Guidelines.